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Ministry of Electronics & IT
India-USA announces 1st Joint Call for proposal under MeitY-NSF research collaboration
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology announced its 1st Joint Call for proposals under the MeitY- National Science Foundation  research collaboration. MeitY-NSF have signed an Implementation Arrangement  on Research Collaboration in May 2023. This MeitY – NSF collaborative research opportunity focuses specifically upon discoveries and innovations in areas of mutual interest as highlighted in the Joint Statement made by Government of India and United State of America during Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s visit to the US in June 2023.
In the 1st Joint Call, proposals in the areas of semiconductor research, next generation communication technologies/networks/systems, cyber-security, sustainability and green technologies and Intelligent Transportation Systems will be considered. The proposal submission will start from 21, Aug, 2023 and last date of proposal submission is 05, Jan,2024. Technology development may be in terms of development of prototypes, pilot scale demonstrations, field deployment and acceleration of technology transfer through this joint initiative. Proposing teams of US and India investigators are strongly encouraged to develop appropriate partnership with testbed providers, local communities and industry partners to ensure that resources and expertise are available for the success of their projects.
The announcement was made jointly by Shri Alkesh Kumar Sharma, Secretary, MeitY and Dr. Panchanathan, Director, NSF today in the presence of Shri Bhuvnesh Kumar, Additional Secretary, MeitY and other Senior Officials of MeitY, NSF and U.S. Embassy.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles loss of lives due to a road accident in Gauriganj, Amethi
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed deep grief over the loss of lives due to a road accident in Gauriganj, Amethi district of Uttar Pradesh. He also prayed for speedy recovery of those injured in the accident.
The Prime Minister Office tweeted;
"उत्तर प्रदेश में अमेठी के गौरीगंज में हुआ सड़क हादसा अत्यंत दुखद है। इसमें जान गंवाने वालों के परिजनों के प्रति मेरी गहरी संवेदनाएं। इसके साथ ही घायल लोगों के शीघ्र स्वस्थ होने की कामना करता हूं: PM @narendramodi"
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Availability in States/UTs
More than 193.70 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 8.07 Crore balance and unutilized vaccine doses still available with States/UTs
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The nationwide COVID 19 vaccination started on 16th January 2021. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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SUPPLIED
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1,93,70,32,325
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BALANCE AVAILABLE
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8,07,88,890
More than 193.70 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far through Govt. of India  and through direct state procurement category.
More than 8.07 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs to be administered.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Collaboration with Foreign Companies under Atmanirbhar Bharat
The Government announced Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan - a special economic package of Rs20 lakh crore on 12.05.2020 with the aim of making the country self-reliant and to focus on local manufacturing. It focuses on preparing the country for tough competition in global supply chains, enhance the ease of doing business, empower MSMEs, attract investments including FDI and strengthen the policies for Make in India. The package comprises of several long-term Scheme/Programmes intended to make the country self-reliant. These Schemes/Programmes are being implemented by various Ministries/Department.
Government has taken a number of effective measures to make the country self-reliant. Some the key measures are: special economic and comprehensive package of Rs. 29.87 lakh crore, 34.5 percent increase in capital expenditure in Union Budget 2021-22, and relief Package of Rs. 6.29 lakh crore in June, 2021, Production-Linked Incentive  Scheme with an outlay of Rs. 1.97 Lakh Crore for 13 key sectors, Rs. 3 Lakh Crore Emergency Working Capital Facility for Businesses, including MSMEs, Rs. 45,000 crore Partial credit guarantee Scheme 2.0 for Liabilities of NBFCs/MFIs , Rs. 1 lakh crore Agri Infrastructure Fund for farm-gate infrastructure for farmers, launch of the PM GatiShaki - a National Master Plan for multi-modal connectivity, reducing compliance burden on citizen and business to simplify, decriminalize & remove redundant laws, a liberal and transparent policy for attracting Foreign Direct Investment , launch of the National Single Window System  as a one-stop for taking all the regulatory approvals and services in the country, building a strong eco-system for nurturing innovation and Startups in the country with the help of schemes such as Fund of Funds for Startups Scheme , and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme  schemes, achieving integration of India Industrial National Land Bank  in states and Make in India for world.
No Global tenders are invited for Government tenders of uptoRs. 200 crore. Beyond Rs. 200 crore, work by various central Ministries/Departments are undertaken based on merits of the proposal submitted by companies.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Shri SomParkash, in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Electronics & IT
Release of special covers on Mahila Samman Savings Certificate and Mahadev Koli tribe by Department of India Post, Pune
Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Javadekar praises Women subscribers of Mahila Samman Savings Certificate along with the officials and staff for their best individual performance
East Division of Pune Post office makes a record of opening more than 10 thousand MSSC accounts in just three days
Pune, July 14, 2023
East Division of Pune City Post Office organized a felicitation ceremony for the employees performing exceptionally well to increase the subscription of Mahila Samman Savings Certificate accounts. Special covers on Mahila Samman Savings Certificate and Mahadev Koli Tribe were released by the Department of India Post, Pune division on this occasion.
Rajya Sabha MP Prakash Javadekar was present as the Chief Guest for the felicitation ceremony.
To ensure the financial growth of women, Government of India launched the ‘Mahila Samman Savings Certificate’ scheme on April 1, 2023. The Pune Postal Region has opened 31,615 “Mahila Samman Savings Certificate” accounts in just three months during April 1, 2023 to June 30, 2023 which accounts to the investment of more than Rs. 237 crore.
Pune City East Division held a special three day campaign during June 23 to June 26, 2023 and opened more than 10,430 accounts during this campaign with the investment amount of more than Rs. 39 crore. This is a new record.
Speaking on the occasion Prakash Javadekar lauded the performance of the Departmen of India Post. He said the postal department has honoured the Tribal Community brothers in a unique way by unveiling a special cover on the Mahadev Koli Community. He noted that Pune postal region of postal department has financially empowered the women by opening the accounts of thousands of women in a very short period. He added that the Mahila Samman Savings certificate is a special scheme launched during the year of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav to financially empower the women under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Department of India Post is working relentlessly to reach out to thousands of women to open their accounts in this scheme.
He said that, the postal department has introduced various schemes. One can get the insurance, Aadhar Card, Passport in the Post Office itself, Our postmen have become digital. UPI platform in India has outclassed United states in digital transactions. He said that the Postal Department is running the Mahila Savings Certificate campaign very well.
Ministry of Defence
Fourth Armed Forces Veterans Day
Armed Forces Veterans Day was celebrated at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi Cantt on 14 Jan 20 and several other locations across the country. Since 2017, Armed Forces Veterans Day is observed each year on 14 Jan as a mark of respect and recognition of the services rendered by Field Marshal KM Cariappa OBE – fondly known as Kipper – The first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces who retired on 14 Jan 1953. Commemoration of Armed Forces Veterans Day acknowledges and honours the selfless devotion and sacrifice of our veterans in the service of the nation.
Admiral Karambir Singh, the Chief of the Naval Staff was the Chief Guest at the Veterans Day function at Mankeshaw Centre. The Chiefs of Army and Air force were also present for the function. Samman and Vayu Smavedna, Army and Airforce Magazines respectively were released during the function which was attended by more than 2600 veterans, several banks, CGDA, DGR, KSB, ECHS and welfare organisations of the three services.
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Smita Devrani assumes charge as ADG, Military Nursing Service
Key Highlights:
· Alumna of School of Nursing, Military Hospital Secunderabad
· Commissioned into Military Nursing Service in 1983
· Held various administrative & staff appointments, apart from her clinical experience
· She was Principal Matron of Army Hospital , prior to her appointment as ADG, MNS
Major General Smita Devrani assumed charge as Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service  on October 01, 2021. The day coincided with the occasion of 96th MNS Corps Day. An alumna of School of Nursing, Military Hospital Secunderabad, the General Officer was commissioned into the Military Nursing Service on December 28, 1983. Later, she completed her Diploma in Midwifery from the Naval Hospital INHS Asvini, Mumbai.
A graduate from Delhi University, her quest for academic excellence gained her not only Post Graduate Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare Management and MBA in Hospital Administration, but also Six Sigma Certificate and Quality Control Management & Infection Control and Prevention Management from the National Heath Care Academy, Singapore.
The General Officer is a Critical Care Nurse par excellence and had done her Intensive Care Nursing specialty from Army Hospital Delhi Cantt. in 1992 and her diligent critical care nursing management has won accolades during her clinical tenures. Gen Devrani was also instrumental in managing casualties during her deputation to UN Mission in Congo in 2006-2007 where she served as a Chief Matron. She had volunteered to be part of the team which climbed the Mount Nyragongo in Congo which is an active stratavolcano at an elevation of 3470 metres.
Apart from clinical experience, Major General Smita Devrani has held various administrative and staff appointments namely, Joint Director Military Nursing Service, Research Pool Officer, Director Admin at Integrated HQ of MoD , Principal Matron of Command Hospital, Pune and Brig MNS of HQ Central Command. Prior to assuming the appointment of Addl DGMNS, the General Officer was Principal Matron of Army Hospital , the apex quaternary health care institution of Armed Forces Medical Services.
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PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 213.52 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 32,31,895 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 53,974
- Active cases stand at 0.12%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.69%
- 7,034 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,38,80,464
- 5,910 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.73 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 2,27,313 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
President's Secretariat
President of India to visit Tamil Nadu from February 18 to 19
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu will visit Tamil Nadu from February 18 to 19, 2023.
On February 18, 2023, the President will grace the Mahashivaratri celebrations, organised by the Isha Foundation at Coimbatore.
On February 19, 2023, the President will visit the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington and address the members of 78th Staff Course.
Ministry of Education
Steps taken by the government to provide online education to students
A comprehensive initiative called PM eVIDYAhas been initiatedas part of AtmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan on 17th May, 2020, which unifies all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education to enable multi-mode access to education. The initiative includes:
- DIKSHA is the nation’s digital infrastructure for providing quality e-content for school education in states/UTs and QR coded Energized Textbooks for all gradesare available on it.
- One earmarked SwayamPrabha TV channel per class from 1 to 12 .
- Extensive use of Radio, Community radio and CBSE Podcast- ShikshaVani.
- Special e-content for visually and hearing impaired developed on Digitally Accessible Information System  and in sign language on NIOS website/ YouTube.
All these schemes/programmes are free of cost and available to all the students across the nation.
Also, to reach out to those students who lack access to technology various innovative activities are being done at national, state or district level such as Gali-GaliSim-Sim, Tili-Mili programme, Motor Eskool, Roving Teacher, Project SMILE , e-Kaksha, formation of Whatsap and other social media groups, Work Book Distribution at home, Teacher calling to maintain connects with students.
School Education is in the Concurrent List of the Constitution and the state governments have been directed to act based on the situation prevailing at every place to meet the demands of all students for providing them with the digital access required for learning digitally. Depending on the states’ requirement the Ministry of Education provides Rs.6.40 Lakh for setting up computer labs and Rs.2.40 Lakh for smart classroom. Also, the approval in 2021-22 for ICT, DIKSHA and Smart classrooms are given below:
- An amount of Rs. 68685.2 Lakh is approved under Non- recurring head for ICT lab in 10727 schools.
- An amount Rs. 94633.20 Lakh is approved for smart classrooms in 42204 schools under the Non- Recurring head.
- An amount of Rs.1098.01 Lakh is also recommended under DIKSHA for development of digital contents.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Education, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply in the RajyaSabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Mission Sahbhagita to enable a society ownership approach for participatory conservation and wise use of Wetlands
Central assistance given for conservation of 165 wetlands, including 42 Ramsar sites across the country
Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today informed that the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change  has constituted wetlands authorities in States/UTs through Wetlands  Rules 2017 for notification, conservation and management of wetlands.
The Ministry is currently implementing a centrally sponsored scheme namely, National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-systems , for conservation and management of identified wetlands  in the country on cost sharing basis between Central Government and respective State Governments / Union Territories. The scheme covers various activities such as interception, diversion and treatment of wastewater, shoreline protection, lake front development, in-situ cleaning i.e. desilting & de-weeding, storm water management, bioremediation, catchment area treatment, lake beautification, survey & demarcation, bio-fencing, fisheries development, weed control, biodiversity conservation, education and awareness creation, community participation, etc.
In the written reply it was stated that the Ministry has launched Mission Sahbhagita, on the occasion of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, which is an important step towards participatory conservation and wise use of wetlands to enable a society ownership approach with communities leading at the forefront. The Ministry has also launched ‘Save Wetlands Campaign’ as part of this Mission on 04.02.2023 at Goa on the occasion of World Wetlands Day 2023.
Further, Ministry has launched “Wetlands of India Portal” , a publicly available information and knowledge platform, in order to facilitate knowledge sharing, information dissemination, host capacity building material, and provide a single-point access data repository with the features of Management Information System  login for each and every state/UT for uploading of information from time to time.
It was also stated that under the NPCA scheme, MoEF&CC has sanctioned the central assistance for conservation of 165 wetlands across the country, including 42 Ramsar sites, based on the proposals received from the State Governments/ Union Territories in the form of Integrated Management Plans in conformity with the guidelines. Out of above 165 wetlands, 6 wetlands from Gujarat are included in the list. Details of funds released during last two years under NPCA scheme to Govt. of Gujarat for conservation of wetlands isas under.

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2022-23
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National Plan for Conservation of Aquatic Eco-system 
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Ministry of Mines
STRENGTHENING OF MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS
India has become 14th member of the Mineral Security Partnership  in June 2023. The other member countries are United States, Australia, Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Norway, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, the United Kingdom and the European Commission. MSP seeks to bolster critical minerals supply chains to support economic prosperity and climate objectives. It seeks to ensure that critical minerals are produced, processed and recycled by catalyzing investments from governments and private sector across the full value chain.
This information was given by Union Minister of Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Heavy Industries
Government Notifies Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II
Scheme has financial outlay of Rs. 1207 crores with Budgetary support of Rs.975 crore and Industry Contribution of Rs.232 crore
It aims at providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure
Ministry of Heavy Industries  has notified the Scheme on Enhancement of Competitiveness in the Indian Capital Goods Sector- Phase-II for providing assistance to Common Technology Development and Services Infrastructure. The scheme has a financial outlay of Rs. 1207 crores with Budgetary support of Rs.975 crore and Industry Contribution of Rs.232 crore . The scheme was notified on 25th January, 2022.
The objective of Phase II of the Scheme for Enhancement of Competitiveness of the Capital Goods Sector is to expand and enlarge the impact created by Phase I pilot scheme, thereby providing greater impetus through creation of a strong and globally competitive capital goods sector that contributes at least 25% to the manufacturing sector.
There are six components under the Scheme for Enhancement of Capital Goods Sector Phase II, namely:
 Identification of Technologies through Technology Innovation Portals;
 Setting up of four New Advanced Centres of Excellence and augmentation of Existing Centres of Excellence;
 Promotion of skilling in Capital Goods Sector–creation of Qualification packages for skill levels 6 and above;
 Setting up of four Common Engineering Facility Centres  and augmentation of existing CEFCs;
 Augmentation of Existing Testing and Certification Centres;
 Setting up of ten Industry Accelerators for Technology Development
The detailed scheme guidelines along with the application forms are available at: https://heavyindustries.gov.in/writereaddata/UploadFile/Notification%20for%20Capital%20Goods%20%20Phase%20II%20.pdf
Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri G. Kishan Reddy flags off of Cycle Rally organized and participated by various Paramilitary Forces in Porbandar
500 Cyclists to Paddle with the message of Non-Violence, Swachchata and Say ‘No to Drugs’
Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri G. Kishan Reddy presided over as Chief Guest at the flagging off of a cycle rally, jointly organized and participated by various CAPFs including BSF, CRPF, CISF, SSB, Assam Rifles, ITBP, NSG. This rally is being organized as part of celebrations to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th anniversary year of birth, in Porbandar today. 500 cyclists would be paddling from Porbandar to New Delhi, with the theme - Non-Violence, Swachchata and Say ‘No to Drugs’.
Talking about the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi, Shri Reddy said that Gandhiji is a symbol of truth and non-violence for the whole world. His vision of an egalitarian, inclusive, sustainable and peaceful society are most relevant even today, as the world is facing problems like global terrorism, fanaticism, extremism, among others. The Father of the Nation taught the world how biggest of problems facing mankind may be resolved through his message of peace and non-violence, the Minister added.
Shri Reddy said that the Government is celebrating Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary in a big way and, through various programmes, his vision and values would be taken amongst the people. He remembered Bapu’s message of ‘sanitation and cleanliness being more important than Independence’. In this context, the Minister highlighted Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Swachch Bharat’ and his clarion call to the Nation to make India Plastic Free from 2nd October, 2019. He also talked about the ‘Swachhata hi Sewa’ programme, to be launched from 11th September, 2019, as a part of the celebrations.
Shri Reddy praised the paramilitary forces for their indomitable spirit and dedication to the service of the Nation. “Our soldiers on the borders fight every day to protect and safeguard the sovereignty and integrity of our country. I want to assure all the people gathered here and the families of the Central Armed Police Forces that the entire country stands firmly with the jawans and honors the sufferings and sacrifices they are making”, he said.
Talking about the cycle rally, Shri Reddy said that this effort would surely play a vital role in building a positive and harmonious image of the security forces in the public. It will also provide an opportunity to spread the message and thoughts of Mahatma Gandhi, including that of a ‘Clean India’, to the general public and pay tribute to national unity and integrity. It would encourage people to tread the path shown by Gandhiji and will help in building a better future of the Nation in the coming days, the Minister concluded.